Hurricane shutters: Why have them at home?

The most frequently asked question from our potential clients is “Why should I install hurricane shutters at my home?”. Although the answer to this could be as simple as “To protect your home from storm winds”, the truth is that hurricane panels provide you with more benefits than you may think. Here’s 5 reasons why you should get hurricane protection ASAP:

Why have hurricane protection at home?

1. They stop all kinds of projectiles

Being nearly as strong as steel, hurricane shutters can stop almost any object thrown by the winds towards your doors or windows. In other words, having them will turn your house into quite an impenetrable bunker. Just wait calmly for the cyclone to go away, knowing that neither the winds, the rain or any object will fly into your home.

2. They are easy to install.

Isn't installing and uninstalling wood panels to protect your house quite a drag? And you have to do it every time there is a storm warning! So many homes are left unprotected for this reason; if anything, a big “X” of duct tape ends up on every window. Thanks to hurricane shutters, protecting your home from storms can be as simple as pulling a curtain, turning a handle or pressing a button. Stress, be gone!

3. Discreet and easy to store

Since they are installed to the sides of doors and windows, hurricane shutters do not require much storage space. A few inches on each side are enough. You just have to fold the blinds or roll them up to store them until you need them again.

4. Durable, reliable and environmentally friendly

Unlike wood, tape and other makeshift forms of hurricane protection, storm blinds have a long service life, and they can be reused for many years! Plus, by no longer using wood or plastic tape, you'll help reduce deforestation and pollution.

5. Light or dark inside, it’s up to you

One of the greatest advantages of having hurricane shutters is that you can choose whether or not you want natural light in your home. Aluminum blinds, when closed completely, will not allow even a single ray of sunlight to enter. On the other hand, transparent polycarbonate hurricane shutters will let the light in during the day and will allow you to see what is happening outside your home. Now that you know some of the most important features of storm shutters, you might be seriously considering having an expert help you choose the protection your home needs. Please fill out our online form to leave your contact info! We will get back to you shortly.